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<\/p>\nMILWAUKEE \u2014 A typical Friday night for the Knueppel family starts at 3 p.m., when 8th grader Kidman takes the floor for his middle school team.<\/p>\n
Then it’s back home to watch Kon and the Charlotte Hornets take on the Miami Heat at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
And if that’s not enough basketball \u2014 it’s right back out the door to Wisconsin Lutheran for a 7 p.m. playoff game, with Kash, Kinston and Kager all on the court.<\/p>\n
For mom Chari and dad Kon Sr., it’s a whirlwind they never saw coming.<\/p>\n
Watch: A\u00a0night in the life of the Knueppel family: NBA, high school playoffs and parents soaking it all in<\/p>\n
A night in the life of the Knueppel family: NBA, high school playoffs and parents soaking it all in<\/p>\n
“In January, we had three days in the whole month that we didn’t have a basketball game to watch or go to\u2014so super fun, super fun,” Chari said.<\/p>\n
When asked if he ever envisioned his life looking like this, Kon said simply: “NBA? Never thought.”<\/p>\n
“That is mind-blowing almost every single day,” Chari said.<\/p>\n
Kon Knueppel \u2014 known as K2 \u2014 leads the league in three-pointers made this season and is the favorite to win Rookie of the Year. His parents are still taking it all in, reflecting on how it all started. <\/p>\n
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Chari Knueppel<\/p>\n
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“Oh my gosh\u2014 what in the world,” Chari said while watching Kon hit a three-pointer.<\/p>\n
Kon’s work ethic set the tone for his four younger brothers long before he reached the NBA.<\/p>\n
“They saw the hard work he put in every single day, so it’s not a happy accident where he is,” Chari said.<\/p>\n
“He was a pro early on \u2014 just in the way he approached everything. We had practice at Wisco at six, six blocks away. He’d be leaving at five. We’d say, ‘Where are you going?’ He’d say, ‘I’ve got to go get locked in,'” Kon Sr. said.<\/p>\n
Now, the triple threat at Wisconsin Lutheran is on a quest for a three-peat at the state tournament. Kash, Kinston and Kager are joined on the court by their cousin, Zavier Zens as well.<\/p>\n
“Zavier is a senior, and then we’ve got 11th, 10th and 9th. Imagine being at a game and there’s always one of your kids on the court. If one gets subbed out\u2014it’s probably another one of ours coming in,” Kon. Sr. laughed.<\/p>\n
Amid the busy schedules, the Knueppel family is making sure to enjoy every moment of the ride.<\/p>\n
“2025 was the best year of my life. 2026 is shaping up pretty good, too,” Chari said.<\/p>\n
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